In writing People of the Wolf we tapped a great number of resources to buttress our own professional understanding of early PaleoIndian culture. In addition to journal articles, professional reports, and reference books, we offer special thanks to the following: Stephen D. Chomko, Ph.D., Interagency Archeological Services, National Park Service, for sharing his expertise in recent developments in PaleoIndian studies; Ray C. Leicht, Ph.D., Wyoming State Archeologist, and former Alaska State Archeologist, Bureau of Land Management, for his help in reconstructing Pleistocene climatology and providing resources in arctic archaeology; George Frison, Ph.D., Department of Anthropology, University of Wyoming, for his observations on mammoth hunting in The Colby Site; Gary E. Kessler, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies, California State College, Bakersfield, for his invaluable lessons in mysticism and Native American religions; Katherine Cook, for her constant support and willingness to read and reread manuscripts; additionally, our professional colleagues have provided invaluable classroom discussions, conference papers, excavation reports, and, of course, so many stimulating arguments around field-camp fires where dirt archaeology takes place. You know who you are.
Additionally, a special debt of gratitude is owed our editor, Michael Seidman, whose interest in archaeology and Native American mysticism actually generated this series; to Tom Doherty who backed the project; to Tappan King who wrote in big pencil; to Wanda June Alexander for pushing so hard; and to all the talented staff at Tor Books.